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Opening Minds

Opening Minds

Opening Minds

Brian Stableford

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Wildside Press
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2007
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9780893704032
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This collection of critical essays explores the philosophy, theory, and history of science fiction and fantasy, from its earliest beginnings in the mid-nineteenth century through more recent times. 3

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